Now as to the question you writ to me about; "whether it is best for a man not to marry?"

were you called being a slave? be not perplex'd about it; but if you can obtain your freedom, don't refuse it.

you are contesting about the superiority of your gifts: but I point out to you a more excellent way.

and if they desire to have information about any point, let them consult their husbands at home: for it does not become women to ask questions in the church.